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Sony HX20V vs Sony WX300

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
  • Later Model is Sony HX30V
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
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Sony HX20V vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Sony HX20V and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was revealed 7 months prior to the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HX20V matches up versus the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony WX300

 HX20V WX300 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony HX20V

 WX300 HX20V 
LaunchedFebruary 2013July 2012Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony WX300

 HX20V WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX20V provides external measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX20V and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HX20V compared to the WX300.

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX20V and WX300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The older HX20V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX20V Portrait photography factors
Sony WX300 Portrait photography factors
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX20V Street photography information
Sony WX300 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (166g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX20V Landscape photography features
Sony WX300 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX20V as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Sony HX20V vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX20V and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-20 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 254 gr (0.56 lbs) 166 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $397 $330